June 5, 2017

Capital spending on major projects in Atlantic Canada is expected to fall by 7% in 2017 to $13 billion, but the long-term potential for investment across the region is on the upswing, according to the latest Major Projects Inventory (MPI). This year’s MPI identifies 412 projects in various stages of development, with a combined potential value of $132 billion, a 6% increase over last year and a record high. Public sector stimulus is supporting investment in all four Atlantic provinces in 2017, while green infrastructure will be an important driver of future investment activity.